March 24, 1975: Underdog🥊
Cleveland hosts all-time sports & pop-culture CLASSIC
Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner at Richfield Coliseum
Underdog goes 15 rounds, puts champ on canvas, but Ali wins
Was real-life inspiration for Rocky I movie
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Mark Price wins his 1st of 2 straight NBA 3-point shooting contestsMay 2, 1984: Heart & Soul🏈
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